Sustainability in higher education

Faculty, staff and students opt out of sustainability conversations when they are not sure how to engage. A dedicated network can foster a lab community and share ways to reduce the environmental impact of research

Let’s build a culture where local communities can benefit from ground-breaking research. Here’s how a funding programme helped develop research aligned with the SDGs

To help students connect their classroom learning to the messier results of the real world, perhaps living labs are the answer. Find out more

Strategies to empower students to engage with climate issues in ways that are relevant to their discipline, their futures and the world they are entering

Advice for inspiring, creating and supporting more environmentally sustainable universities

If outreach work is only about disseminating knowledge and not about listening, universities risk reinforcing their ‘ivory tower’ reputation. Real impact comes from co-creating knowledge with communities. Pipiet Larasatie explains

Concrete steps in the research lab can lead to larger-scale change when pursued in collaboration with university leaders

A behaviour change expert explains what is required to shift a whole campus community towards more environmentally sustainable habits

Experiential learning projects that push students outside their disciplinary comfort zones can prompt real-world change. Learn why co-creation, interdisciplinarity and real-world relevance are key

Advice on how to make university laboratories more environmentally sustainable